My First Kayak Catfish Tournament!

I had a blast fishing my first every kayak catfish tournament on Kentucky Lake! I'm a pretty competitive guy, and kayak fishing opened up an affordable means for me to compete at catfishing. Thanks for watching!
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[@gregtrent5068]

Looked like fun.

[@RiverCertified]

It was an absolute blast man!

[@lindalong455]

Your the best

[@RiverCertified]

Awe shucks

[@roymcdonald543]

You got second place in your FIRST tourney in unfamiliar territory? Hell that is a total win. Bring Denny up to Iowa and hold the same tourney on YOUR turf and see what happens lol

[@RiverCertified]

I appreciate the enthusiasm but Denny is from Iowa too😁

[@stillwater62]

I guess that makes Denny a Monster Certified Catfisherman. It would have been nice if you could have pulled in some of those monster Flatheads I seen in some of your videos.

[@dennismccormick7322]

If sarcastic put downs towards Denny was a competition ...you a winner

[@RiverCertified]

I would accept that trophy graciously

[@100catfishing7]

Sorry ya didn't win it Spencer. Maybe next time. You guys are totally funny when you're ripping on each other. I loved it. Maybe you should do all you're videos together from now on. LOL Good luck to ya man!

[@RiverCertified]

We haven't fish together as much the last few months as we used to. Hopefully that changes this year. Really glad you liked it! Good luck to you too!

[@sistaslab3159]

Awesome video

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@roberthall843]

I almost # River certified on my overnight kayaking fishing camping trip this weekend. Me and the young buddy of mine tore up Channel cat like crazy. Well past the edible stage that you like LOL

[@daveward1935]

hehe Frying bacon in the rain is almost as much fun as frying bacon when nekked. Not that I've done either event...er whatever. Great vid and thanks for posting.

[@greenpea9412]

Looks like fun. A kayak is something I have to add to fishing arsenal.

[@RiverCertified]

Without a doubt my favorite way to catch fish. Thanks for watching!

[@marsharichardson968]

Kayak cat tournament sounds like fun until you get one that pulls you off anchor then the real ones get separated from the boys

[@stevedingman474]

Dude you were in Minnesota right ... there’s no walleyes in my spots .... lol 😂

[@RiverCertified]

Yep, boundary waters. Might be checking out your spots this weekend😁

[@stevedingman474]

Lol I hope you caught what I did lol 😂 but still there’s no nice Walter heads in Iowa! Period !

[@stevedingman474]

River Certified my biggest walleye outta those boundaries water is 12# 12oz after getting drug thru woods toss in back of pick up drove around for an hour and thirty mins then taken to Caseys for a pick ! She’s on my wall !

[@stevedingman474]

River Certified dude we need to talk you’ve been fishing with someone I know or taught to fish ! Lol your in all my spots lol you’ve yet to find my slab crappie spot or my flat head walleye small mouth spot but still u have all the rest nailed lol 😂

[@mcbarber5108]

Enjoy watching your videos! Picking up some good tips as I get back into river fishing.

[@RiverCertified]

Hope they help Harley!

[@jenbilbrey1089]

Spencer I have a question for you I'm sure you talked about it another videos I just haven't had time to look it up. I believe you use a fishfinder. What type is it and where do you mount the transducer. Thanks buddy

[@RiverCertified]

I'm currently using a lowrance and am not a fan. I'll be going back to a hummingbird helix next year. I use a RAM mount transducer arm for my transducer

[@jenbilbrey1089]

@@RiverCertified thank you Spencer. You have always been super good about replying back to your followers. And I sure appreciate it I have to do the same thing and have a RAM mount with the arm over the side. Again man I hope you catch a giant LOL

[@billybobber901]

Great video. Fishing unknown waters is double tuff . Great job

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks dude! I have really grown to enjoy the challenge!

[@EatnLunch]

Awesome job, man. I bet that was a ton of fun. I'd be thrilled with a 2nd place finish in.... anything

[@RiverCertified]

Haha thanks dude! I'll keep working on getting better. Definitely don't like to settle on things like this.

[@coaltrain]

This was my favorite vid yet! Too much fun...

[@RiverCertified]

Definitely one of my favorites to edit. Denny brings out the best in me😁 thanks for watching!

[@Legallyblindoutdoors]

Looked like fun there's always next time man you did good

[@RiverCertified]

Hopefully find a way to make it back next year. Thanks man!

[@amandaneff8421]

Hey man I was wanting to know where you get those cool wire fishing pole holders?

[@RiverCertified]

I made em

[@patriotcatfishersofamerica7985]

Great video my friend as always. I always enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for sharing this video with us. God Bless America 🇺🇸

[@RiverCertified]

Really glad you enjoyed it! I had a lot of fun editing this one.

[@haroldcale4767]

Bank fishing no boat or kayak. Pones Rivers and Lakes. FISH ON

[@camper10199]

Who ever was running that boat had no idea what they were doing.

[@RiverCertified]

I thought he did alright with the wind. Hey, I didn't get ran over 😁

[@jessestanfield-brokencurlo1448]

It looked like a good time man! thanks for sharing!

[@RiverCertified]

It was a blast dude! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@North39]

I always enjoy your guys banter. Great video! Denny kicked some butt.

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you! Gotta agree! Denny found some good ones!

[@ron2893]

Congratulations to you and Denny .

[@bradbex9051]

You and Denny put out great stuff buddy, but when you two are together it is epic!! lol

[@RiverCertified]

It's even more fun in person. Glad you got a kick out of it!

[@bradbex9051]

@@RiverCertified Hope you two can do a few videos together this year.

[@RiverCertified]

It's definitely in the works!

[@hookedcatfish]

Loved it

[@RiverCertified]

It was a whole lot of fun to edit! I just need to learn to catch fish like you do and I would have won!

[@hookedcatfish]

No I seem to drop the ball at every turnament lol

[@hookedcatfish]

I catch a lot of fish pre fishing though

[@RiverCertified]

Haha I know that feeling too

[@ryanharrod1155]

Looked like a lot of fun. U will get him next time.

[@RiverCertified]

It was a blast dude! I'm gonna be in his ear even more too haha

[@FloatFishAdventure]

Your videos are so much better when I'm in them!!

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Bwahahah 😅

[@RiverCertified]

Yeah yeah yeah

[@mountainstateadventures8968]

Dude I really enjoyed this....you should definitely do more kayak tournaments

[@RiverCertified]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I hope to do more tournaments in the future. It was a cool format. Definitely do it next year man!

[@mountainstateadventures8968]

@@RiverCertified sweet looking forward to it......when do you start chasing flathead

[@RiverCertified]

I'm literally looking for one right now😁

[@mauricecason5369]

Great video buddy

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man, I really appreciate the compliment!

[@peterschulties3258]

Fun video! Any other kayak tourny vids? If not, hope there are more coming:)

[@RiverCertified]

Not currently. Looks like I'm gonna miss this one this year too. Hopefully make something happen coming up. Thanks for watching Peter!

[@FishingKit]

Digging the beats! Even though you didn't win or beat Denny it looked like a good time.

[@RiverCertified]

I would definitely do it again! I'm trying to expand my music choice a bit

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

That was great! 👍 Did you two carpool? That would be interesting ride home 😊 Awesome video 👍

[@RiverCertified]

No I went down early and did some scouting. I busted his chops pretty good while we were down there anyway 😁😁

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

@@RiverCertified 😊

[@heaths1350]

Man my luck the weight boat would loose my fish. But I guess it is what it is! Great video by the way

[@RiverCertified]

We all had the same risk, so I figured it was fair that way. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kalebshelton196]

Look up snows beef jerky

[@RiverCertified]

Why?

[@erichonaker3200]

Very cool. I’m going to upgrade from my sit in yak soon. Gotta be a good feeling when you at least get your limit. Maybe one day I’ll be at one of those tournaments. Keep up providing excellent content. I appreciate it.

[@RiverCertified]

It's cool to be in the mix. I'll be fishing one the first weekend if may at lake Milford. Come on down!

[@erichonaker3200]

River Certified , would be if it wasn’t pretty much exactly 1,000 miles from me. Like 996 miles. Uhhhhh, I’ll watch you from a distance

[@RiverCertified]

@@erichonaker3200 Haha deal

[@colinpennington2090]

“I wish I was 5’3” so all my fish looked giant.” 🤣🤣🤣 Congrats on completing your first kayak tournament!

[@RiverCertified]

I was hoping someone would appreciate that joke😆😆 thanks dude!

[@FloatFishAdventure]

5'6" damnit!!! 😆

[@xarrow81]

This looks dangerous!

[@RiverCertified]

Im assuming you are talking about the weighing part. If you are, I wasn't overly excited about it either. Next year I will recommend a measurement system instead

[@xarrow81]

@@RiverCertified Yes and kinda sucks you cant keep fishing while you weight in. You have to pull up all your gear up.

[@RiverCertified]

Yeah I hear ya. I didn't have a problem with that part just because it was the same for everyone.

[@DinoNucci]

How's the weigh boat find you?

[@timmolina9569]

4 rods from a kayak. You are a brave man.

[@RiverCertified]

Hahaha I dont think I've ever been called brave before. Thanks man😁

[@aaronmyers7826]

👍

[@hudsonfamily7951]

What type of kayak do u have

[@RiverCertified]

A nucanoe frontier 12. Love that thing! Thanks for watching!

[@rhinohd]

"I wish I was 5'-3" so my fish look giant"! Man I know how that feels! I'm big guy and make all fish look small! Then again who want's to be short and little. LOL Happy Fishing!

[@RiverCertified]

I feel the same way! Thank you for watching man!

[@ledraps22]

That intro is hilarious haha. Congrats on 2nd

[@RiverCertified]

I had a lot of fun putting it together. Thank you very much!

[@FloatFishAdventure]

I replaced the bag of Duke's Shorties that Spencer stole and my dog stole that bag off my kitchen table! One more bag gets taken and I'm going to make the highlight reel for the 10 o'clock news!!!

[@michaeljasper1444]

Did you say Kentucky?

[@shawnt9256]

Not a fan of that whole weigh boat thing. Sitting there waiting on them to come, every time you get one,got a pole out of the action While waiting.Ive never seen it done like that before.

[@mrwjobs1972ify]

Dam Spencer wheres ur net.. that was some bazzar fish landing with the weigh boat.. I'd be concerned leaving the fish on the line while waiting for them..I guess it worked..Thumbs up brother

[@RiverCertified]

Is what it is. I can't afford nets when I spend all my money on fishing trips haha. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MuskratAdventures]

The Bash was also my first tournament. It was great meeting you there. I didn't realize that you had a channel. I like your style man. Keep it up. Debating on starting a channel myself. Any tips for a newbie?

[@RiverCertified]

Do it! My only tip is post videos consistently and try and learn based on audience feedback. Let me know when you do. I love catfish videos!

[@jnburns1]

Hey Spencer, how do you like the new FMJ rods? Worth making the switch from the original WSers?

[@RiverCertified]

I honestly love them! I don't think they necessary performance any better, but the durability I think will help them last longer. I'd just start adding one here and there if I was you. Thanks for watching!

[@ajgiannetto8058]

Nice job. You did better than we did.

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks man! Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good!

[@davehendricks4824]

Trashing Denny was the highlight of the video! Hey Spencer, how does it feel to be ‘#2’?💩😂

[@RiverCertified]

It hurt. Hurt real bad😆

[@j.hendrix580]

🤣

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you got a kick out of it!

[@noahm.7467]

When do the flatheads spawn?

[@RiverCertified]

Usually around July in Iowa

[@noahm.7467]

Thanks

[@noahm.7467]

I’m actually fishing right now 🎣

[@RiverCertified]

Haha me too

[@noahm.7467]

Have you caught anything? I haven’t been having much luck.

[@briansuttles492]

Second,I thought you tanked well done keep fishing. No Justin ?

[@RiverCertified]

It felt like I did. I had a better day prefishing than tournament day and that makes it hurt a little more. We were a ways from where he lives. I don't think he likes to travel to fish.

[@DannyCal]

LMAO! "I WISH I WAS 5'3" SO MY FISH LOOK BIG"

[@RiverCertified]

Haha glad you appreciated that one!

[@fernandovergara1838]

"27 lbs if not I call bs" lol

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you appreciated that😄